Islamorada 18 | Mangrove Edition

The Islamorada 18 Mangrove Edition uses all of the same materials and construction methods as the Islamorada 18 Legacy and Snake Bight Editions. The Core thickness and density has been reduced as well as the lamination schedule to make our lightest boat to date. Same Patented and proven hull design with massive high volume built in spray rails, a staggered split chine below the waterline for silent poling and a radiused transom. No sponsons.

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About the Mangrove Edition

This is the lightest skiff we have ever built, just like the 2 Degree Mangrove but with 12 degrees of deadrise for a great ride in the worst weather. It is definitely in a class by itself. We are able to reduce the weight because we will limit the horsepower to 60. Again, not because the skiff can’t handle more power but the weight on the transom of a larger engine will make the stern squat unless counterbalanced with weight up front which does not make sense. This skiff will run over 40 MPH with the new 60 that only weighs 213 lbs. With this engine it will jump on plane instantly with no bow rise, eats up rough water and is extremely dry. When you pole this boat it will be something you have never experienced before. If you need to pole into a 20 knot wind in 6-8’ of water this boat makes it very doable. Most skiffs would not be able to hold in those conditions much less pole forward. This is a great platform for tiller steering if you are a fan of a simple skiff.

As with all of the skiffs we can add any options needed but you may find out you can do a lot with this boat with less gear.

This will be a great skiff for the bow of a sport fisherman and the lightweight will not affect the performance of the yacht.

The draft of this skiff with engine, fuel and gear is 7″.

from $53,500

Build & Quote

Hull & Power Options

Lamination

Standard (10% Carbon Fiber - 450 lbs)

Carbon System (50% Carbon Fiber - 350 lbs) + $7,500

Carbon Fiber (100% Carbon Fiber - 300 lbs) + $15,500

Tunnel

Consoles options

Standard

Side

Low profile small cooler/ seat

Hi profile large capacity cooler/ 24 gallon live well

None

Console Grab Bar

Polished Aluminum Finish

Black Powder Coat Finish

White Powder Coat Finish

Console Grab Bar Style

Short

Long

Over Console

Console Grab Bar Diameter

1 inch

3/4 inch

Edson Steering Wheel with Knob

Black

Satin

Polished

Carbon Fiber

Engine Options

Yamaha F25

Tohatsu T20

Tohatsu T30

Tohatsu T50 (White)

Tohatsu T50 (Black)

Tohatsu 60 4 stroke

Transom Height

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Jack Plate

Atlas

Bobs Machine

Fuel Tank

9 Gallon Removable

13 Gallon Fixed/ Removable

21 Gallon

Standard Rod Tubes (1 1/4")

Forward (5 each side)

1 Aft (port)

1 Aft (port)

2 Aft (starboard)

2 Aft (starboard)

Fly Rod Tubes (1")

4 Forward (port)

4 Forward (starboard)

4 Aft (port)

4 Aft (starboard)

3 Forward (port)

3 Forward (starboard)

3 Aft (port)

3 Aft (starboard)

Push Pole Holders

Stiffy

V Marine (Removable)

Folding

Push Pole Holders Location

Port

Starboard

Color Options

Hull Color

Abalone Green

Tortuga Green

Lagoon Blue

Courtesan Blue

Matterhorn White

Gray Ghost

Mesquite

Cream

Deck Trim Color

Abalone Green

Tortuga Green

Lagoon Blue

Courtesan Blue

Matterhorn White

Gray Ghost

Mesquite

Cream

Deck Nonskid Color

Abalone Green

Tortuga Green

Lagoon Blue

Courtesan Blue

Matterhorn White

Gray Ghost

Mesquite

Cream

Liner Trim Color

Abalone Green

Tortuga Green

Lagoon Blue

Courtesan Blue

Matterhorn White

Gray Ghost

Mesquite

Cream

Console Color

Abalone Green

Tortuga Green

Lagoon Blue

Courtesan Blue

Matterhorn White

Gray Ghost

Mesquite

Cream

Poling & Casting Platform Options

Poling Platform

Polished Aluminum Finish

Black Powder Coat Finish

White Powder Coat Finish

Poling Platform Options

Tibor Push Pole Caddy

V-Marine Push Pole Caddy

Step Bar

Step Bar Options

Carbon

Painted

Casting Platform

Polished Aluminum Finish

Black Powder Coat Finish

White Powder Coat Finish

Casting Platform Size

Small (16" x 27")

Large (19" x 27")

SPIDER Casting Platform

Polished Aluminum Finish

Black Powder Coat Finish

White Powder Coat Finish

SPIDER Casting Platform Options

One Piece

Two Piece

Seat

Sissy Bar

Polished Aluminum Finish

Black Powder Coat Finish

White Powder Coat Finish

Sissy Bar Options

Tab for Tibor Push Pole Caddy

Tab for Stripping Bucket

Electronics & Rigging Options

Trolling Motor System

12 Volt

24 Volt

36 Volt

Removable Trolling Motor Puck

Bow

Stern

Batteries

Relion Lithium Ion

Optima Blue Top

Electronics

Simrad

Garmin

Ray Marine

Hummingbird

Screen Size

7 inch

9 inch

12 inch

Electronics Options

Thru Hull Transducer w/ water temperature and depth

Transom Mount Transducer w/ water temperature and depth

VHF Radio

Stereo System

12 Volt Outlet With Dual USB in Console

Rigging Options

Second cranking battery with Upgraded Selector Switch

Second bilge pump Rule 1100 and Ultra automatic switch

Upgrade Rule 2000

Livewell Plumbed

Bow Mounted Pull Up Cleat

Bow Mount Fold Up Cleat

Wang Anchor System

Black Deck Hardware Package (Hinges, Latches and Fuel Fills)

Tilt Steering Helm

Under Mount Steering Helm

Console Vertical Rod Rack (2 Rods/ Aluminum)

Ritchie Flush-Mount Compass

Custom Carbon Push Pole 21'

Custom Carbon Push Pole 22'

Custom Carbon Push Pole 23'

Custom Carbon Push Pole 24'

Marine Metal Products Livewell Air-stone

Tower Mount Clamp-On Rod Holder

Reinforced Pad Eyes (4) Lifting Systems For Yacht Davits

Bow Towing Eye

Power Pole

Power Pole Micro

Cushion Set (3 Piece)

Large Aft Seat Cushion

Console Seat Cushion

Cooler Cushion

Back Rest with Cushion (Mounts Under Step on Polling Platform)

Carbon Fiber Trim Tabs 4"

Carbon Fiber Trim Tabs 6"

Carbon Fiber Trim Tabs 8"

Carbon Fiber Trim Tabs 10"

Cup Holders (Small, 1qty)

Cup Holders (Small, 2qty)

Cup Holders (Large, 1qty)

Cup Holders (Large, 2qty)

Cooler Tie Downs (Custom Low Profile SS)

Cooler Tie Downs (Yeti)

Engine Gauge Package

Custom Skiff Covers

Trailerable

Made for Boat Lift

Port Side Tie Rope

Starboard Side Tie Rope

Console Cover

Trailer Options

Trailer Material

Aluminum

Galvanized

Trailer Paint Color

Silver

Black

Gray

White

Trailer Paint Finish

Gloss

Textured

Trailer Options

Folding Tongue

712 Powerwinch Rigged

Black Raptor Liner Coating

Your Information

If you would like to be able to pole where no other skiff can float, this is the way to do it. This is the shallowest poling skiff we have ever built and will go places our old Glades Skiff cannot begin to float. If you know the places that hold fish when the water to get to them is too shallow for the fish to leave, this is the right skiff.

You will be able to be on the flat before the fish are so you are in front of them as they come up instead of following them from behind. It will still run rough water and be very dry and comfortable. Just like the 12 degree Mangrove this skiff is great fun to pole even in the worst conditions.

A 50 Tohatsu is more than enough engine and weighs only 209 lbs. we have lots of these engines on our skiffs and they are the best weight to horsepower ratio in this class. Side console, center console or tiller, this is a hard core as it gets and nothing in this class can compare to what it can do.

We also build this skiff as a no motor zone skiff with a 94 lb Tohatsu 4 stroke that runs great and is easy to remove from the transom when needed. The skiff can be pulled over dry ground to get to the areas cut off by low tide but still hold fish that no one can reach. This is the 4 wheel drive of skiffs.